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More About Me
I'm a husband, father, a grandfather, a Canadian and a
Texan. Shirley and I were married in Lubbock TX, then
Peter Mac moved to Canada. Ten years and three children later
we moved to Texas, where I started several Big Country
Telephone Directories (later called Area-Wide).
Approximately 10 years later I sold all of my telephone
directories to an investment group, and the next 20 years was
Þeld director for Texas Midwest Community Network. TMCN
was organized to help Texas Midwest Towns and Cities
promote economic and community growth through tourism,
and we accomplished that and more. The Þrst 22 years TMCN
was guided by Executive Director Nicki Harle, now Callahan
County Judge. TMCN is now in its 30th year and guided by
Executive Director Lori Dodd.
Over the years I learned lifeÕs lessons starting with the teaching
of my parents. Then it included my brothers, later my wife and
children and several close friends. I learned the value of
struggle, along with the beneÞt of joys and disappointments. I
learned thereÕs a time to say no, a time to set boundaries, a
time to hold fast, and a time to look at new ideas.
I learned that the best way to start my day is with scripture and
prayer, and good whole food nutrition, because when I feel
better, I do better.
Over the yers I have been reminded, in different ways by
different people, of these timeless words, Òwe donÕt know what
the future holds, but we do know who holds the futureÓ.
